Space

NASA's SDO captures stunning image of mid-level solar flare: 5 things to know

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) was launched in 2010 to observe the Sun.

Sep 6, 2017

Second massive black hole discovered in Milky Way Galaxy; 5 things to know

This significant finding is identified as intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH). It is the second largest black hole found in the Milky Way after Sagittarius A*.

Sep 5, 2017

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft to turn 40 on Sept 5: Interesting facts to know about the mission [VIDEO]

The spacecraft have explored the giant planets in our outer solar system.

Sep 1, 2017

Giant asteroid Florence to make a close call with Earth; time and live streaming

Though many asteroids have passed by Earth closely, Florence is the biggest asteroid since NASA started keeping a track of near-Earth asteroids.

Sep 1, 2017

NASA's Juno spacecraft's 7th flyby on Sept 1: Here are 7 things to know about the mission

The mission is scheduled to end in February 2018 after Juno completes a total of 37 orbits of the planet.

Aug 31, 2017

Dwarf galaxy emits 15 fast radio bursts; could it be from aliens?

This discovery was made by Breakthrough Listen postdoctoral researcher Vishal Gajjar, who was detecting extraterrestrials.

Aug 31, 2017

NASA's Cassini is heading towards its Grand Finale on September 15: Top things to know

Read to know what Cassini will do before it plunges onto the surface of the ringed planet.

Aug 30, 2017

Doomsday approaching? Author claims planet Nibiru will destroy Earth and it is written on the pyramids

The conspiracy theorist claims that Earth will be destroyed between September 20 to 23 by the mysterious planet Nibiru.

Aug 30, 2017

Astonishing Nasa footage shows what its like to go on a spacewalk

Newly released footage from Nasa on Monday, 28 August, shows a spacewalk conducted by astronauts Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer at the International Space Station sometime in May 2017.On 12 May, the two astronauts participated in the 200th spacewalk performed at the ISS. It was Whitsons ninth spacewalk and Fischers first. 

Aug 29, 2017

NASA to probe interior of Red Planet: Top things to know about Mars Mission

The latest Martian mission by NASA could help us learn more about the interior of the Red Planet. Read to know more.

Aug 29, 2017

Astronomers map alien supermassive star Antares; all you need to know

The researchers used European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) in Chile to map Antares.

Aug 26, 2017

Hurricane Harvey batters Texas after making landfall as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 storm. Corpus Christi, Texas was already battered by strong winds and heavy rainfall. Supermarkets ran out of stock and schools remained closed. Voluntary and mandatory evacuation orders were issued in some coastal areas in Texas. Driscoll Childrens Hospital evacuated 10 babies from its neonatal intensive care unit. Harvey could potentially be the biggest hurricane to hit the mainland in more than a decade.

Aug 26, 2017

NASA's HiRISE captures new spectacular image of snowy dunes on Martian surface: All you need to know

NASA releases a new stunning image of the Martian surface.

Aug 26, 2017

Astrophysicists recreate 'diamond rains' similar to ice giants Uranus and Neptune

According to researchers, the diamond showers take place on these ice giants because of extreme temperatures and severe pressure.

Aug 25, 2017

NASA will explore icy moons Europa and Enceladus for alien life: 7 things to know

The new data collected by the most powerful James Webb Space Telescope can also help in guiding the future missions to the icy moons.

Aug 25, 2017